Texas hunting and fishing through the years

Dana Guthrie, Houston Chronicle

103354 27: A child stands on a dead alligator during Gatorfest September 16, 1991 in Anahuac, TX. Hunters in Texas can only kill a certain number of alligators, must report each kill to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and are paid by the foot by buyers for each alligator harvested. (Photo by Paul S. Howell/Liaison)

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103354 27: A child stands on a dead alligator during Gatorfest September 16, 1991 in Anahuac, TX. Hunters in Texas can only kill a certain number of alligators, must report each kill to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and are paid by the foot by buyers for each alligator harvested. (Photo by Paul S. Howell/Liaison)